Uncle Bob,
If price is no issue for you, get a Bron Coucke.
I've used it, it is the best and only mandoline you will ever need. de Buyer also makes a great product, but Bron Coucke is simpler, easier to use and except for the handle, entirely made out of SS.

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Uncle Bob,
If price is no issue for you, get a Bron Coucke.
I've used it, it is the best and only mandoline you will ever need. de Buyer also makes a great product, but Bron Coucke is simpler, easier to use and except for the handle, entirely made out of SS.

I like the looks of this one (so far)...but I'm still open to suggestions, comments, etc.

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I wish I had a Benriner. Japanese made, and only around $30... every chef I know who has one says it's easier to use than the more expensive Mandolines, and definitely affordable.

I have one that sits on the shelf.... it doesn't have a blade that slices as fine as my Cuisinart 2mm slicing blade... I got so accustomed to using the Cuisinart that I still do, even tho I have the Mandoline now.

I wish I had a Benriner. Japanese made, and only around $30... every chef I know who has one says it's easier to use than the more expensive Mandolines, and definitely affordable.

I have one that sits on the shelf.... it doesn't have a blade that slices as fine as my Cuisinart 2mm slicing blade... I got so accustomed to using the Cuisinart that I still do, even tho I have the Mandoline now.

Even their super-duper model can be on my front porch in the $50ish range!
While the Bron Coucke on my front porch is in the $135ish range! Wow! I've got some thinking to do..... HELP!!!!!!

__________________There is only one Quality worse than Hardness of Heart, and that is Softness of Head.